Be serious
Stop and be serious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead a verb phrase "Be serious".
Stop
Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Be serious and stop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be serious" instead a verb "Stop".
Both terms in one sentence
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When they were purchased by truck stop mogul Jimmy Haslam in 2012, he seemed to be serious about reforming the team.
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You Called Me "X"; It Must Be Serious: A turning point in the movie is when the boys stop calling him "White" (and worse), and start calling him "Coach."
Source: Film / McFarland, USA
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